Bio
Courtney Griffith is a San Francisco based artist originally from San Diego, California. She studied painting at Santa Clara University, California, and Syracuse University in Florence, Italy. In addition to a degree in fine arts, she also has a degree in mathematics. Many see the two fields of study as opposites, but she sees them as similar in the sense that they both deal with abstract thinking.
Artist Statement
Griffith is primarily interested in exploring the concept of ephemerality. through images of decomposition and the use of natural dyes, handmade paints, and canvases. Her most recent work attempts to deconstruct archival painting traditions through the lens of ephemerality and sustainability.